External Relations and Mobilization Officer

LM International•New York, NY

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About The Position

Join LM International as an External relations and mobilization officer (Trainee position), where you will Leverage a 6-month traineeship to build external relations and mobilize resources ensuring that our US strategy is deeply integrated with our Global Strategy “Roadmap 2030”. About LM International LM was founded in Sweden in 1958 and is today a global foundation with is Global office in Stockholm/Sweden and its US office in New York. We are present in around 20 countries. The overall vision of LM International is that all human beings are unique, of equal value, and entitled to live empowered lives, influencing key decisions that affect them. We believe that any change must be socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable, meeting current needs without compromising future generations. Our priority is to address the basic needs of affected populations worldwide. For more information check: https://www.lminternational.org/ About the Position Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week with flexible working hours. Location: LM New York, The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in New York (SACCNY). 250 west 55th st, 17th Floor, 10019 New York, NY. Travel: May be required as needed. Contract Type: A six-month Traineeship contract with possible renewal Start Date: As soon as possible. Grade: Trainee level Department: Mobilization sector Why Join LM International? Be part of a global non-profit faith-based foundation committed to sustainable development, humanitarian aid and global impact in the most fragile environments. Be part of a global team delivering impactful, community-centered development and humanitarian programs across 25+ countries, transforming lives globally. Work in a collaborative and dynamic international environment with passionate professionals. Please note. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may fill the position before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. As part of our recruitment process, we use Predictive Index to ensure the best match between candidates and the role. All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant background checks. LM international also takes part in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which allows us to request information from previous employers regarding any findings or ongoing investigations related to sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures. Last day to submit your application: 12th of January 2025 For any questions about the position that are not already addressed in this description, please email [email protected] and make sure to use the subject line: “Question about the "External Relations and Mobilization Officer”. We warmly welcome your application!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Marketing/ International Relations / International Business/ Economics/ Communications / Project Management or related Social Sciences.
Strong analytical and research skills
Understanding of marketing principles
Relationship-building and networking skills
Grounding with our Christian faith values
Excellent writing and presentation skills (for strategic and internal communications)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with a customer-centric mindset.
Continuous learning mindset
Fluent in spoken and written English (as it is the corporate language).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CRM, marketing tools, or data visualization tools (advantageous)

Responsibilities

US Market Diagnosis & Marketing Strategy.
Support LM US Team in building external relations at the LM New York office
Strategically communicate LMs Global Health and WASH portfolios, on the US market, with the target of attending 20 thematic events in New York.
Support strategic development of US focused product marketing strategy, translating complex Health and WASH programs into clear and compelling platforms and impact story telling.
Partnership & Public Affairs Development
Act as LM International’s junior liaison officer on behalf of LM senior leadership in the New York ecosystem.
Attend at least 20 targeted events with a specific focus on UN agencies, private foundation for Global Health and WASH and faith-based stakeholders’ forums.
Plan LMs strategic presence at UNGA & Accord Network
Support US Representive as a strategic bridge between the US market and Global Programmes unit, actively identifying partnership opportunities that can provide funding, technical expertise, or new technology for our field operations
Strategic & Internal Communications
Establish regular check-ins with US representatives in DC and US Finance Manager.
Participate in Global Program Team meetings.
Produce (bi)weekly intelligence briefing
Participate online in monthly coordination meetings
Participate online in monthly All staff meeting
Participate bi-weekly in Step4Life sessions led by Global HR.